Signs, signals, and barricades

This subpart covers OSHA's construction rules for signs, signals, and barricades used to warn and protect workers and the public. The official title is "Signs, Signals, and Barricades," found in 1926 Subpart G.

• Use this subpart when you need the regulatory framework that governs visual and audio warnings, traffic control, and physical barricading on construction sites.
• For the full regulatory text and section breakdown, consult the linked OSHA page.

The standards in this subpart are issued under federal statutes and Secretary of Labor orders, including 40 U.S.C. 333 and sections of 29 U.S.C., and are listed in the subpart's authority statement on the OSHA page. See the authority citation in 1926 Subpart G.

• The page lists specific authorities and the Secretary of Labor's order numbers that authorize enforcement.
• Keep this citation in mind when documenting why a safety sign or barricade requirement is mandatory on a construction site.

The official published source referenced for this subpart is the Government Publishing Office (e-CFR), and OSHA provides the subpart text via its standards page at 1926 Subpart G.

• Use the OSHA page for consolidated access to the subpart and links to the e-CFR when checking authoritative and up-to-date regulatory text.
• The OSHA page also shows rulemaking history and Federal Register citations related to amendments.

Cite the subpart by name and part number—for example, "OSHA 1926 Subpart G, Signs, Signals, and Barricades"—and include a link to 1926 Subpart G for reference.

• Put the citation where you list regulatory requirements (policy header or appendix).
• When you reference a specific provision later, include the exact section number plus the same OSHA link to make it easy for readers to find the official text.

The official title is "Signs, Signals, and Barricades" and it is found in Part 1926 of OSHA's construction standards. You can view the subpart title and context at 1926 Subpart G.

• Use the exact title when communicating requirements to crews or contractors to avoid confusion with other OSHA parts.

Yes — the subpart page includes Federal Register citations and amendment history that show when changes were published. Those notices are listed on the OSHA subpart page at 1926 Subpart G.

• Reviewing the Federal Register citations on the OSHA page helps you track when requirements changed and why.
• Keep amendment dates in your compliance records to demonstrate you followed the current standard at the time of work.

Employers, safety managers, supervisors, and workers involved in construction activities should use this subpart to ensure signs, signals, and barricades meet OSHA requirements. The scope and purpose are provided on the OSHA standards page at 1926 Subpart G.

• It applies to construction work covered by Part 1926; include subcontractors and visitors where protective signage or barricades are required.
• Use the OSHA page to identify specific section requirements relevant to your tasks.

Detailed regulatory sections for specific signs, signals, and barricades are organized under Part 1926; access the complete list and section links on the OSHA subpart page at 1926 Subpart G.

• Navigate from the subpart page to individual sections to see exact requirements for signs, traffic controls, and barricades.
• Use those section pages when developing job-specific hazard controls and site plans.

For this particular batch, no related Letters of Interpretation were found and listed for the subpart. You can verify the regulatory text and any available guidance on the OSHA page at 1926 Subpart G.

• If you need authoritative clarifications, check OSHA's official Letters of Interpretation page or contact OSHA directly, and cite the subpart link when asking for interpretations.
• Keep a record of any OSHA responses when relying on them for compliance decisions.

Confirm enforceable requirements by consulting the current regulatory text and any recent amendments on the OSHA subpart page at 1926 Subpart G.

• Cross-check the OSHA page against the e-CFR or the Federal Register entries listed there to ensure you have the latest version.
• Document the date you checked the standard in your compliance files to show you referenced the up-to-date rule when making site decisions.

If you need clarification, request an official interpretation from OSHA or consult the detailed section text on the OSHA page for guidance; start by reviewing 1926 Subpart G.

• When contacting OSHA, cite the exact subpart and section you need clarified to get a precise response.
• Keep any OSHA guidance you receive with your job hazard analysis and training records as part of your compliance documentation.